Resume of Chris Bernstein

Experience

Strategic Media Analyst: The Rendon Group (Washington, DC & Baghdad, Iraq, June 07 – Present)

• Identified media threats and opportunities; provided strategic recommendations

• Story pitching and media outreach; maintained media contacts list

• Media engagement tracking (print, audio & video clipping) and coverage analysis

• Public affairs assistance, including press releases, preparation for press conferences, other media events

• Website development & management (design, strategy, content generation, maintenance & updating)

• Developed substantive knowledge of Iraq, the Middle East & issues pertaining to the Global War on Terrorism

News Media Analyst: The Rendon Group (Washington, DC, Jan. 06 – June 07)

• Supported ad hoc research requests from staff and clients

• Prepared daily and weekly reports on tactical situations related to conflict areas and issues

• Monitor feeds from news services, and prepare research and analysis as required for Client projects

• Categorize news wire stories, identifying important stories for Clients & indicating their significance

• Work with analysts in recommending courses of action to be taken by Clients to meet their objectives

DC Shows Intern: CNN (Cable News Network) (Washington, DC, June 05 – Aug. 05)

• Assisted Floor Directors and Control Room Teams in news production process

• Worked closely with correspondents, producers on research and story pitching

• Provided support in all aspects of political newsgathering, show production, research for "The Situation Room" and the network's overall political coverage

Political Intern: U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd (Washington, DC, Jan. 04 – Aug. 04)

• Advised Staff in the drafting of speeches and constituent letters on several current issues including transportation, energy and foreign relations

• Assisted Press Secretary with information requests & supported news clip operations

• Tracked legislation to provide vital information pertaining to upcoming bills

Education

George Washington University (Washington, DC, 2002 – 2006)

Bachelor of Arts in Media and Political Studies

• Political Communications & Political Science concentrations (GPA: 3.8)

International Education

Syracuse University Study Abroad (Florence, Italy, Aug. 04 – Dec. 04)

• Developed Italian language skills

• Refined oral communication and problem solving abilities

The School of Oriental and African Studies (London, United Kingdom, Jan. 05 – June 05)

• Intensive study in European, Asian and Middle Eastern politics

Honors

• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

• Presidential Academic Scholarship from George Washington University

• Graduated Magna cum Laude from George Washington University

Activities

George Washington University Student Council

Elected Sophomore Class Representative (2003 – 2004)

• Managed $250,000 student activities budget. Active on Communications & Finance Committees

Elected Freshman Class Representative (2002 – 2003)

Adopt-A-School (Washington, DC, 2002 – 2004)

• Dedicated time each week to help elementary school students develop math and reading skills

Dance Marathon (Washington, DC, 2002 – 2004)

• Managed fundraisers to fight childhood cancer

Personal: Raised in Connecticut. Strong research, analytical and writing skills. Proficient with PC or Macintosh in Microsoft Office Suite, Lexis Nexis, VOCUS, Clearforest analytics software, JOOMLA web publishing.

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